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Celebration, Part 2 – What’s So Good about Good Friday?

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

A haunting reflection on Good Friday from the crowd’s perspective, “Celebration, Part 2” explores the dark irony of humanity celebrating the crucifixion of the very One who came to save us. It parallels Palm Sunday’s praise with mocking rejection, challenging us to consider how easily we can turn from truth when it doesn’t meet our expectations. Continue reading →

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The World Wanted a Superhero. What We Got was a Savior

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

So, this is Good Friday. The day God shows us the extent to which He will go to save us from ourselves. This is the God who bled and died for me and for you, to pay the price for … Continue reading →

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The End

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

When you said, “It is finished,” What did you mean? Were you referring to Our hope? You were supposed to Be the one who wiped out evil, But it sure looks like Evil won. Our sin? It makes no sense … Continue reading →

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Tetelestai – I’ve Done What I Came Here to Do

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

As recounted by the Apostle John, the last thing Jesus says on the cross before he dies is the Greek word tetelestai, which is commonly translated as, “It is finished” (John 19:30). What did he mean by this? That this … Continue reading →

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In the Midst of the Storms

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Well, it’s Good Friday. The worst thing humanity has ever done–we killed God–happened on this day. What’s so good about that? Let’s come back to that. Bad things are happening. The worst of the pandemic in the U.S. may be … Continue reading →

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Trust Like Manna Falling from Heaven

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Where is God in times like these—personal, national, or global challenges? I trusted Him yesterday, but where is He now that I’ve lost my job or health or <fill in the blank>?? He is here with us, as He always … Continue reading →

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